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Page 1CEE Advising Announcement January 22, 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS Announcements:
• ASCE Membership 1 • ASCE General Meeting – January 28th 2 • FE Review Books – ASCE is selling!
• Rail Night – February 16th Scholarships:
• Motivate Michigan Scholarship 3 • See attachments below for another scholarship!
Summer Internships/Fellowships: • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) 4 • ASCE Career Connections Website • 2010 Summer internship in Transportation 5
Job Postings:
• Hanson Professional Services – Geotech Position 6 • Foreign Service Facility Manager 7 • Prestige Engineering • Heritage Documentation Program
Attachments:
• Career Services Spring 2010 Schedule of Events • MSES Scholarship Information • Heritage Document Program Summer Employment • Advertising for SSE4300 & SS3620
Michigan Technological University Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
CEE ADVISING ANNOUNCEMENT
ASCE Membership Just a reminder that if you are not already a member of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) you should consider joining. The cost is $12 per year and even more, you get valuable access to information on-line and cheaper FE study books. Also, the job fair is only a month away for those looking for summer internships, co-ops, and even future jobs. Membership status in ASCE always looks good on a resume. If your interested in becoming a member stop by the ASCE office, just inside Dillman 101, or send me an email letting me know and I can meet with you if the hours are inconvenient for you. Thanks and have a great semester! Joel Ortman Civil Engineering Student, MTU President, ASCE Student Chapter MTU Steel Bridge Member, MTU
Announcements:
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ASCE General Meeting Our First General Meeting will be on Thursday January 28, at 6:30p.m. in Dillman 214. We will be hearing from Scott MacInnes, manager for the City of Houghton. He works in public office but is also an Electrical Engineer, so he will be talking about engineers in the public office. Also, we are going to make T-shirts so if your creative and want to win one bring your design to the first meeting and we will vote on the best design. If your design wins you will get a free T-shirt. Joel Ortman email: [email protected] FE Review Books – ASCE is selling! Civil Students Planning on taking the FE, If you are planning on taking the FE, April 17, 2010, this Spring, or next Fall please let me know asap!! As a member of ASCE the FE Review Book will cost $80.00, the handbook will cost $20.00, and the civil Review Book will cost $50.00. Please let me know if you want one, two or all three and specify which ones you want. They will go up for sale sometime in February, or sooner if I can get them ordered. Joel Ortman email: [email protected] Rail Night, February 16th Hope everyone had a great break, I would like to remind everyone that the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC) will be having our 5th Annual Rail night this year on February 16, 2010. Companies include; Canadian National, CSX, Union Pacific and many more. This year’s keynote speaker is Mr. Tony Hatch, Senior Transportation Analyst on Wall Street, ABH Consulting. The event will be held at the North Shore Grill (in the Best Western Franklin Square Inn) Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm A social hour with O’douvres and cash bar. All majors are welcome and encouraged to come and mingle with railroad representatives. Don't forget to get your tickets for this extraordinary event. (Ticket times to be announced)
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Scholarships:
Motivate Michigan Scholarship Hello MTU friend: Please share this information with your students. Thank you! As you know, the State of Michigan has been hit very hard by this recession. CIBER Inc. along with our partners is giving you the opportunity to help improve Michigan’s economy. We would like to request your creativity and ideas on how to help restore Michigan to its former glory, and as a result, you could win one of 10 scholarships. The “Motivate Michigan” initiative is an idea-based competition designed for economic impact. It is open to students in accredited Michigan colleges and universities. Teams and individual students are encouraged to submit ideas online. The ideas will be judged on creativity, originality, practicality, and the potential economic impact to the state of Michigan. Our committee will determine the top 10 ideas which will be posted online to allow the general public to vote for the best idea. The five students that receive the most votes will then present their ideas to a panel of judges consisting of representatives from our corporate sponsors (including Comerica, Meijer, MEDC and others). Winners will receive one of ten possible scholarships ranging from 1% to 40% of the scholarship pool, which is currently at $71,000. The winning idea will undergo a feasibility test and an implementation plan will be developed, free of charge by CIBER Inc. For more information or to submit your ideas go to www.MotivateMichigan.org during the months of January and February. All entries must be submitted no later than February 26, 2010. Complete contest rules are available at http://motivatemichigan.org/rules.htm Students have always been seen as the innovators and our hope for the future. That future has finally come. Think of the next big idea and you could be a part of the economic turn-around in Michigan (and win a scholarship). Please share this information with your friends, students, associates in your network, and join us on Facebook , Twitter , & Linked-In . Thank you, and… Go Huskies! Armen J. Kabodian Vice President CIBER, Inc. 4000 Town Center, Suite 1400 Southfield , MI 48075 248-204-1721
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Summer Internship/Fellowship:
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) Applications for Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) for summer 2010 are available. Complete information at www.mtu.edu/surf Briefly, students should complete the application at the url above and submit that plus a 2 page project proposal to [email protected] by Friday, Feb. 26. Their faculty mentor will then be asked to submit a letter of support. Students with at least one more semester remaining at Tech are eligible. There are some tips for writing successful proposals at a link off the url above. There are also a few successful proposals from last year that may help students get a feel for what has been funded in the past. ______________________________ Will Cantrell SURF coordinator Associate Professor, Physics Michigan Technological University Houghton MI 49931 www.phy.mtu.edu/~cantrell/ ________________________________ ASCE – Career Connections Search for jobs on ASCE’s website. Many full-time and co-ops/internships listed. Visit: http://careers.asce.org/
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NEXTRANS Center - 2010 Undergraduate Summer Internship in Transportation
The NEXTRANS Center, USDOT Region V Regional University Transportation Center, is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Undergraduate Summer Internship in Transportation. This rigorous, 10-week program of study begins Monday, May 24, 2010 and ends Sunday, August 1, 2010. (These dates may be adjusted for students on the quarter system). Six competitively-selected students will be awarded stipends of $4,000 each to participate in a NEXTRANS-funded project at their choice of location: Purdue University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, or The Ohio State University.
Participants in this program will be exposed to the field of transportation through hands-on, collaborative research, under the guidance of NEXTRANS faculty members and graduate students. By fostering a challenging environment in which students learn through discovery, the Center hopes to attract a new generation of leaders to transportation-related careers and graduate-level degrees.
Please inform your talented undergraduate engineering students of this exciting opportunity, and encourage them to apply by March 15, 2010. For complete application information, please visit www.nextrans.org/internship .
Questions may be directed to Jessica Mehr 765-496-9734, [email protected].
Thanks! NEXTRANS Center USDOT Region V Regional University Transportation Center Purdue University Discovery Park 2700 Kent Avenue, Suite B100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 765-496-9729 765-807-3123 (Fax)
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Job Postings:
Hanson Professional Services – Geotech Position Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer - 479D Company: Hanson Professional Services Location: St. Louis, MO 63101 Description: Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill an opening for an entry level geotechnical engineer in the St. Louis, MO office. This is a Department of Defense Market Position. General Assignments: Responsible for development of data, recommendations, and criteria to guide the design and construction of foundations for structures, earthworks, and excavations; and for services associated with field performance of foundations, plans and specifications for foundations and earthworks, construction observations, construction methods and procedures, instrumentation of foundations and earthworks, testing of foundation elements, construction claims, and other services related to earth materials. Qualifications: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering. A Masters degree in geotechnical engineering is required. The position also requires 0-3 years of experience. Ability to write clearly and concisely and computer skills are required. Candidate must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments and to work overtime to meet project demands. As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans and the handicapped. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY—AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Type: Full Time Skills: Claims, Foundations Construction, Provide Technical Support to Construction Personnel, Professional Engineer PE Creation Date: 1/19/2010 Travel: 10%
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Foreign Service Facility Manager We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for Foreign Service Facility Manager positions. Click here (http://careers.state.gov/specialist/opportunities/facmaint.html) for more information, and to start the application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is February 12, 2010. All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years of age to be appointed. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. Prestige Engineering Prestige Engineering is looking to fill the following position: Looking to fill two spots. BS engineering STRONGLY preferred (Michigan Tech a plus!) 1 to 2 years of experience plus an engineering degree (all types) from MTU. Candidates need to have validation and launch experience thorough knowledge of GD&T gauging and tooling background good organization skills CATIA and UG ability to travel and work weekends To apply please call or e-mail: Frank Oneill Technical Recruiter Prestige Engineering 586-573-3070
Career Services 2010Spring Events Schedule
[email protected] • 906-487-2313 • www.career.mtu.edu
Develop your future...Choose to use your Career Services resources
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January 27-28, February 2-3...
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Résumé Blitz - Residence Halls
Résumé Blitz - MUB Commons
Interview Skills Week
2010 Spring Career Fair
Still Looking for that Job?
Career Services 2010Spring Events Schedule
Resume Blitz—Residence HallsResume Blitz—Residence HallsTuesday, January 19Douglass Houghton Hall Ballroom and West McNair Lounge from 4:00 to 6:00 pmStop in for a quick resume review.
Wednesday, January 20Wadsworth Hall Annex from 4:00 to 6:00 pmStop in for a quick resume review.
Resume Blitz—MUB CommonsResume Blitz—MUB CommonsWednesday-Thursday, January 27-28Memorial Union Building (MUB) Commons Area from 10:00 AM to 2:00 pmStop in for a quick resume review.
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 2-3Memorial Union Building (MUB) Commons Area from 10:00 AM to 2:00 pmStop in for a quick resume review.
Interview Skills WeekInterview Skills WeekMonday-Friday, February 8-12Harold Meese Building from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMPractice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Schedule your appointment online at www.career.mtu.edu
2010 Spring Career Fair2010 Spring Career FairTuesday, February 16Student Development Complex (SDC) from 12:00 to 6:00 pm
Still Looking for that Job?Still Looking for that Job?Wednesday, February 24Memorial Union Building, Ballroom A, 6:00 pmYou’re not alone and Career Services can help. Learn effective job search strategies that will put you on the path to a successful career.
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Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.
20 Thompson Avenue East, Suite 206 West Saint Paul, MN 55118-3189
Phone: 651.457.2347 Fax: 651.457.6631
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mses.org
MINNESOTA SURVEYORS AND ENGINEERS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
“At-Large” – Civil Engineering Scholarship 2010-2011
This is also available on-line at http://www.mses.org. Tab between fields – your type will be blue – the scholarship & essay fields are multi-line – you won’t be able to save it – print & sign.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
The Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society (MSES) provides scholarships to students who are Minnesota residents and who will be juniors or seniors in Civil Engineering in the next academic year. Applicants are expected to have a career interest in transportation. Job examples might include working for:
• governmental agencies (DOT’s, counties, cities, etc.), • private engineering firms providing transportation related services (consultants), • materials suppliers for the transportation industry, • working for contractors or construction companies who build transportation facilities, etc. Your work could be in any of the broad-based specialty areas that support transportation like:
• geotechnical engineering • water resources/hydraulics • transportation planning • structural engineering • environmental engineering • pavement design • roadway design • IVS (intelligent vehicle systems) • other related fields
The MSES Scholarship Committee traditionally interviews students each spring with awards granted for the following school year. However, with the logistics of your school, we will instead require an extensive personal statement, and possible phone interview (see application.) Awards are made for the full school year, paid out in August. To remain eligible for the funds during the year, the student must maintain an academic load of at least 12 credits per semester. The Scholarship Committee takes into consideration the following items in making its decisions: • Interest in the transportation field • Financial need • Academic performance (also considering things like credit load, is the person working?, etc.) Please note that you must be classified as a Minnesota Resident by your school to be eligible. Mail or fax your completed application and attached transcript by Friday, February 12, 2010 to: MSES Scholarship Chair Laura Amundson, [email protected] Parsons Brinckerhoff 510 1st Ave N Ste 550 Minneapolis, MN 55403 Phone: 612-371-0443, fax: 612-371-4410
Updated: 1/11/2010
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MSES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM – “At-Large School” – for 2010-11 Attach Copy of Most Recent Transcript (Note: Applicants must maintain at least 12 credits per semester academic load to remain eligible) Applicant Name _______________________________ ID# ___________ Date ____________
Address (during School) ___________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address (for MSES)_____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________________
Phone (during School) _____________________ Phone (Permanent) ______________________
School Email ___________________________ Other Email ______________________________
ACADEMIC STATUS
I plan to be in school (taking 12 credits or more) during each of the following semesters in the
coming school year - check (left click) all that apply:
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Expected Graduation Date: Month Year Degree __________________________
Current GPA: __________
Transferred From Another School? Yes No
Name of Other School? _________________________________________________________
Month/Year of Transfer?__________ Credits Transferred ______ GPA at Other school _______
COLLEGE FINANCES
Scholarships _________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Present Employer______________________________________________________________
Hours per Week ________
Previous Employer _____________________________________________________________
Hours per Week ________
ENGINEERING INTERESTS
How did you become interested in civil engineering? __________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
What part of civil engineering interests you most? ____________________________________
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What type of job do you think you want following graduation?___________________________
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OTHER INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES
What organizations do you belong to? _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
How active are you in them? _____________________________________________________
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What are some of your other outside interests? ______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP? ___ Professor ___ Department news ___ MSES member _____________________ Other-specify PERSONAL STATEMENT MSES considers its scholarships to be investments in the future of transportation in Minnesota. Write a one page personal statement, 300 words or less, explaining why you believe MSES should make such an investment in you. This statement will be used exclusively in qualifying you for our scholarship.
_______________________________________________ ______________ Applicant's Signature Date
E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R AM E R I C A ™
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Heritage Documentation Programs
2010 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARCHITECTS · LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS · HISTORIANS · ENGINEERS
SUMMER JOBS WITH HABS/HAER/HALS The Heritage Documentation Programs (Historic American Buildings Survey / Historic American Engineering Record /Historic American Landscapes Survey), a division of the National Park Service, seeks applications from qualifiedindividuals for summer employment documenting historic sites and structures of architectural, landscape andtechnological significance throughout the country. Duties involve on-site field work and preparation of measured andinterpretive drawings and written historical reports for the HABS/HAER/HALS Collection at the Prints andPhotographs Division of the Library of Congress. Projects last twelve weeks, beginning in late May or early June.Salaries range from approximately $6,000 to approximately $11,000 for the summer, depending on job responsibility,locality of the project, and level of experience. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Applications must be postmarkedby February 8, 2010. Detailed application information is available our web site: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/summer.htm View examples of HDP documentation at the Library of Congress: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html HABS-SAH SALLY KRESS TOMPKINS FELLOWSHIP The Sally Kress Tompkins Fellowship, a joint program of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and theSociety of Architectural Historians (SAH), permits an architectural historian to conduct research on a 12-week HABSproject during the summer of 2010. The award consists of a $10,000 stipend. Applicants should be pursuing graduatestudies in architectural history or other related fields. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. For detailed information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/tompkins.htm or contact James A. Jacobs at<[email protected]> or (202) 354-2184. MARITIME DOCUMENTATION INTERNSHIP 2010 The Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) and the Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM)announce the Maritime Documentation Internship 2010. The internship will permit a student or recent graduate ofarchitecture or history, interested in maritime preservation, to work on a HAER maritime documentation project. Theapplicant must be a U.S. Citizen. The selected recipient will receive a stipend of approximately $7,000 and will workwith a HAER team for 12 weeks during the summer. The Internship will require research and writing or measuringand drafting of historic maritime resources. Applications must be postmarked by February 8, 2010. For detailed information, visit: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/maritime.htm or contact Todd Croteau at<[email protected]> or (202) 354-2167. NOTE: Sally Kress Tompkins Fellowship and Maritime Documentation Internship applicants who want to beconsidered for summer positions with HABS/HAER/HALS will need to submit a separate application. For instructions,visit: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/summer.htm For additional information regarding any of the Heritage Documentation Programs Summer 2010 Employment Opportunities, please contact:
Summer Program Administrator Heritage Documentation Programs Division, NPS
1201 Eye Street, NW, 7th Floor (2270) Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 354-2135 Email: [email protected]
New course for undergraduate and graduatestudents in engineering and sciences. May be technical elective – 3 credits, prereq: StatisticsKey topics covered include:
Project life cycle Basic tools such as CPM, PERT, Gantt, and budgetingQuantitative emphasisBasics of Microsoft Project
For more information on the course contact:Dr. Dana Johnson, [email protected]
International Environmental Tech Policy SS3620Summer 2010, Track B 9:35‐10:50
How to blend environmental regulations with technological innovation to improve environmental performance.
Comparisons of US, Canada, EU, Japan approaches, with some consideration of China and India.
On HAAS list.